Grass, Lower S. Branch,
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Twin Falls (State Put-in to Degrasse)
| Usual Difficulty |
IV-V (may vary with level) |
| Length |
6.5 Miles |
| Avg. Gradient |
60 fpm |
| Max Gradient |
150 fpm |
Twin Falls
Twin FallsPhoto of Judy Wolf by Andrew Jillings taken OCT '03
Gauge Information
River Description
This is the best section of the Grass! The character of the run is classic Adirondack
"Pool-Big Drop" with sticky holes at high flows. Rainbow Falls, a.k.a. "Large Marge"5.1+ (Bigger
than Magilla) and "Twin Falls" IV+ (Beefed up Fowlersville Falls w/o the hole) are the "Big Drops"
of note. They are spectacular! There are six other distinctive CL IV-IV+ rapids that are separated
by some CL III+ rapids and a few stretches of flatwater. The area is very scenic so relax and enjoy
until you approach the next horizon line. The run is essentially roadside, but the road is seldom
visible. The road is always river right.
Directions
Take Out: (Degrasse)
From Watertown take the Ft Drum/RT 342 exit off I-81. Drive Past Ft. Drum on 342 to Rt 3.
Turn Left (NE) on RT 3 and go 14mi past Harrisville.
From Harrisville drive 14 miles to County Rd 27A (2.2 mi past Fine & County Rd 58). Turn
Left (N) on County Rd 27A. (You cross the East Branch of the Oswegatchie just after you make the
turn on to 27A.) After 3/4mi on 27A you intersect County Rd 27, turn right (N) on CR 27 which takes
you to Degrasse. Turn R. at the Intersection in Degrasse and cross the bridge. This is the take
out. Check the visual gauge and scout the last rapid from the bridge.
From I-90 Albany/Utica take RT 12 in Utica N. to Lowville. Take 812 from Lowville which
intersects RT 3 just S. of Harrisville. (Follow directions above from Harrisville.)
From Canada drive to Canton, NY. Take 68 SE (7.9mi) to Pierrepont and turn right (SW)on
County RD 24. Take CR 24 for 5.5mi to CR 27 and turn left(S). Drive 9.75mi S. on CR 27 to Degrasse
and the take out bridge. Check the visual gauge and scout the last rapid from the bridge.
Put-in: From Degrasse take Toole Pond Rd 5.9mi SE to the State Parking area (Brown and
Yellow signs) which is on the right (south) side of the Rd. Take the short walk down the trail to
the river.
Near by Runs:
Grass: Cranberry Lake Section (S. Branch)(III-V), Copper Falls Section (S. Branch)(III-V)
Middle Branch (III-IV+, V), Lampson Falls Section (III-V) & North Branch (II-III, V+)
Oswegatchie: East(IV-VI), Middle(IV-V+,VI-) & West(IV-V+) Branches,
Raquette: Stone Valley(IV-V)
Food & Gas: Harrisville or Canton are your best bets for Food and Gas.
StreamTeam Status: Verified
Last Updated: 2003-12-04 05:47:20
Editors
User Comments
channel.
channel about 100 yds above whip it. You have to portage it when Harrisville gage is below 900. The
water is at the bottom of the heart on the Degrasse Graffiti